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2020 Field to Fork webinar schedule set

North Dakota State University Extension again will host the Field to Fork “Wednesday Webinar” series starting in February. Experts from across the region will provide information about growing, processing and serving specialty-crop fruits and vegetables safely. The “Field to Fork Wednesday Weekly Webinars” will begin Feb. 5. The webinars will be held online from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time through April 8. The webinars also will be archived for later viewing; however, participating in the live webinar allows participants to interact with the presenter. The webinars are free of ...

Prairie Fare: How do plant- and animal-based ‘burgers’ compare?

“How scientific do you want to be?” my husband asked. I set the tray at the fast-food restaurant in front of him. “I just want to be objective,” I replied. I didn’t have a sensory evaluation booth handy, where we could change the lights to disguise the sandwiches. I had seen ...

9 essential gadgets worth the real estate in your kitchen

I love a shiny new kitchen object as much as the next cook, and at times my kitchen has resembled a kitchen specialty store. But if you have a small kitchen, counter space and cabinet storage are at a premium. Here are some of my all-time favorite gadgets to make your cooking life ...

Avocado Salsa

Avocado Salsa Avocado Salsa This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension. Ingredients 2 avocados, cubed 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced ¼ red onion, diced ½ lime, juiced 2 Tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped ¼ tsp. garlic powder Salt and Pepper to taste Directions Combine all ...

Dakota Handcrafters: Emily Rae Higbee

At a young age Emily Rae Higbee, who goes by her middle name Rae, was inspired by her grandmother to begin baking. She continues to be inspired by her favorite celebrity chef, Alton Brown. Higbee is a home baker in Minot. “I call my little business The Witch’s Kitchen. I’ve been ...

Prairie Fare: Are pets good for your health?

Jake and Lilly were sitting next to me on the couch one evening. I patted them on their warm backs. They looked at me approvingly with their big brown eyes. When I reached for the remote control to change the TV channel, they wiggled closer and wagged their tails. I found an old movie and I settled in to watch with my two warm, furry dachshund companions. The other four dogs were in another room snoozing in a pile of blankets. They were tired after the youngest, Abby, had been tackling Chester and Toby. I chuckled at the furry mass of playful dachshunds rolling around the ...